AN: Hello everyone! I would like to start by saying Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that all of you enjoy this day with your family and friends and stay safe.

Kyle: Hey do we get to celebrate?

Ukyo: Yeah, we can invite everyone to have dinner with us.

DT: Hmm, I don't see why not. We better get the turkey done though.

Ukyo: Alright! We better get Shampoo, Akane, Ranma, Kasumi and everyone else to help.

Kyle: But we better keep Akane from helping with dinner.

DT: (Shivers) Yeah, that would be a good idea. We don't want our dinner attacking us.

(Kyle and Ukyo go to tell everyone.)

DT: I guess we have a lot of work to do. Since we are no longer allowed to give reviewer feedback, I will instead thank those who reviewed the last chapter: Mika, Xeno, and KamiKaze no Kage. You guys are the greatest. I'm always happy to find that you have reviewed.

Now I'm gonna say this once again, I don't own Ranma ½, Yu Yu Hakusho, Inuyasha, or Sailor Moon. I only own my characters which I have mentioned in previous chapters. Now on with the story!

Ch 25 Unexpected Visitors

Kyle was packing his things up in his room. He didn't want to be rushing the night before the trip. He was actually really looking forward to leaving Nerima for a few days. It seemed like he had been stuck there for such a long time. After he finished he headed down stairs to help out. Half way down he stopped. He caught four familiar scents and he was not happy for one of them. He sucked it up and walked down the remaining steps. There in the door way stood Koenma, Botan, Kyo and Yumi. Shampoo was standing off to the side with Mousse. Shampoo and Yumi seemed to be having a glaring match, while Cologne was talking to Koenma. Kyo noticed Kyle standing silently in front of the stairs. Kyo studied him. There wasn't any trace of emotion on his face. He tapped Koenma's shoulder and pointed towards Kyle. Koenma looked in his direction and Cologne turned around.

"Ah, Son-in-Law. I was about to go get you." She turned to Koenma. "Please take a seat."

They did so. Kyle walked over to them and grabbed a nearby chair. Shampoo did the same and sat next to him. She and Yumi continued their glaring match. Mousse remained standing along with Cologne.

"Why are they here?" Kyle asked Koenma. His eyes wandered over to Yumi. She in turn looked right into them.

"They will be under your supervision for the time being." He answered calmly.

"Why?" he asked a bit angry. He continued to look at Yumi.

"Risa and Ray are being supervised by Genkai and we didn't want to burden her even more." Botan answered.

"Then why not leave them with Yusuke?"

"Yusuke lives in an apartment with his mom, Kurama can't because his mother doesn't know he's a detective or a demon, and Hiei doesn't have a home. Besides, they aren't even here right now. There was a disturbance in Makai so Yusuke, Hiei, and Kurama went to investigate. Ranma was out of the question since he's a relatively new detective. You were the only one." Botan said.

"You could have at least left me with Risa and Ray!" he said angrily. Yumi saw his eyes become a bit red. Though it was only for a split second.

"I requested that you be my supervisor." Yumi said calmly. She knew she just risked pissing him off even more.

Kyle glared at her, but did nothing else. He didn't know what she was trying to pull, but it looked like he didn't have a choice. If he refused, Koenma could just tell him it was an order, however……..

"I'll do it." He said.

Shampoo looked at him a bit alarmed. Of course she had a right to be alarmed. This women had been her husbands lover. What could he be thinking?

"Only on one condition."

Koenma raised an eyebrow. "Which is?"

"You hire Nabiki Tendo as my assistant."

There was a collective outburst from the Amazons. They knew quite well what kind of person Nabiki was. Kyle had only had brief encounters with her, therefore they though he was completely out of his mind.

"Calm down you guys. I know what I'm doing, so please trust me."

Koenma looked at him skeptically. "Why do you want me to hire her."

"She's very good at acquiring information. Her talent will be useful in locating Shinn."

'Plus I already promised I'd get you to hire her.' He thought to himself.

Koenma remained silent as he though. While he though about what Kyle asked him, Botan began to notice just how tense the room was. Kyle seemed to now be trying to focus his attention away from Yumi, who in turn was focusing on him. Shampoo was clearly mad at the attention Yumi was giving Kyle and Kyo seemed to be annoyed that Yumi was paying so much attention to Kyle. Maybe this wasn't such a good idea.

"I'm not sure about hiring her……"

"Let her try it out for two months. If she's happy and your happy with the job she does then you can hire her permanently."

Koenma sighed. "I'll hire her, but I'm making you responsible for her. Got that?"

"That's fine." He said getting up. He looked at Yumi and Kyo. "I suppose you'll be staying here." He turned to Cologne. "Do we have a spare room we can use?"

Cologne nodded. "Yes, but we'll need to clean it out."

Koenma got up along with Botan. "Then I leave them in your care. Botan and I will stop by the Tendo Dojo and inform Nabiki Tendo of her new job."

"If there is any problems make sure to call." Botan said with a smile.

"Thanks."

"And if you ever need someone to talk to, I'll be there too." She added.

Kyle gave her a small smile. With everything that was probably going to happen, he would definitely need someone to talk to.

"I'll keep that in mind."

They took their leave. Kyle ran his hand through his hair. Now he had to call his aunt and uncle and let them know that they were going to have two guests coming as well. He looked at Shampoo from the corner of his eye. She was still glaring at Yumi. He was going to have to keep an eye on both of them to make sure they didn't kill each other.

"I'll go clean out the room with Shampoo. Kyo and Yumi can help out here for now." He told Cologne.

"Of course Son-in-Law. Would you like me to call your aunt and tell her about our guests?"

"If that's not a bother."

Cologne smiled. "Then I'll call her while you clean."

Kyle nodded. Shampoo stood up and followed Kyle. As they walked up, Shampoo slipped her hand into Kyle's. He reflexively grabbed on to it. Shampoo looked over her shoulder at Yumi and smirked. Yumi fumed at the purple haired Amazon. She was about to jump at her, but Kyo held her back. This little display hadn't gone unnoticed by Kyle. He was going to have his work cut out for him.

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Ranma was doing his daily work out. He knew he needed to work harder so he could help fight Naraku. He decided to take a break when Kasumi walked into the dojo. She smiled at him.

"Ranma, there is someone here to see you."

Ranma grabbed a towel and wiped off some sweat. As he followed Kasumi, he vaguely wondered who was looking for him. It was probably some fiancé or someone wanting to kill him. He sighed at the though. He was really getting sick of this always happening to him. He walked into the living room to find Koenma and Botan sitting at the table drinking tea. He walked over to them and took a seat as well.

"So, what are you guys doing here?"

"Well among other things, we came to talk to you and Miss Nabiki Tendo."

"Why do ya need to talk to Nabiki? She doesn't even know about you guys."

"So, your Kyle's employer." A voice came from their right.

Nabiki stood there with a grin on her face. Koenma nodded.

"Correct. If you would be so kind as to have a seat so we may begin."

Nabiki nodded and closed the sliding doors so they could have some privacy. Then she took a seat next to Ranma. Koenma took a sip of tea before he began.

"First of all I came to inform Nabiki of her employment." He looked at her. "You will be Kyle's assistant for two months and will have access to most of our files in Spirit World."

"So Nabiki wasn't kidding" Ranma said. "I hope Kyle knows what he's doing."

"So do I." Botan said.

Koenma nodded. "Since this was at Kyle's request, I'm making him completely liable for whatever Miss Tendo does."

"I swear he's out of his mind! I oughta talk to him."

"It's too late Ranma." Nabiki said. "He and I have made a deal. He's kept his end and now I'll keep mine."

Botan reached into her sleeve and pulled out a folder. She handed it to Nabiki.

"Here you'll find a manual detailing what a person in your particular position does. Along with that you'll also have your password to access files. You do have a computer correct?"

"Of course. Any good business woman must have one."

"Good. Along with that is a contract. You may read over it before you sign. This contract details about the length of the job, pay and other things."

"Hmm, I see. The rest just details the rules of the work place. Nothing too major." Nabiki concluded. Once she had thoroughly examined it, she signed it and handed the contract back to Botan.

"Congratulations Miss Tendo. You are now part of Kyle's Spirit Detective team. He will contact you when he needs something. Since you just started, some files will be restricted. Should Kyle need some information from these restricted files, he'll request for you to have more access. The manual explains more about what kind of files you may view and which you are restricted from. I will warn you not to try to hack into restricted files. If you do it will be a cause for your immediate removal. After the two months have expired, we may hire you on permanently if you have done a satisfactory job and if you enjoy your work."

"That sounds good to me." Nabiki answered confidently.

"Good. Now Ranma I have something to discuss with you as well."

"What is it?"

"It involves your pay."

"I'm being paid?" he asked surprise.

"Your getting paid!" Genma said as he burst open the doors. Soun and Akane were sitting on the other side.

"So much for privacy." Nabiki mumbled. She then turned to Ranma. "You've been working for him for how long?"

"Uh, ever since Kyle showed up."

"And you didn't know you were getting paid?"

"Uhh, yeah."

"You never cease to amaze me Saotome."

"I hope your going to be sharing the money boy." Genma said sternly.

"I don't gotta share anything with you pops! You ain't the one putting yourself in danger!"

Koenma cleared his throat. "As I was saying, Ranma I need you to open a bank account. I don't pay you with checks, instead I just deposit the money into your account."

"My account may be used." Genma suggested.

"No." Koenma said flatly. "You are not trusted with the money Ranma makes."

Genma sulked, but he quickly got over it. Ranma would be easy to manipulate. Soon he would have all the money Ranma was going to receive! He began to laugh manically. Everyone just ignored his antics.

Koenma then looked at Nabiki. "I assume you have an account."

"Yes I do."

"I'll need to have your bank account and once you get yours, Ranma, I'll need it as well."

"Sure, that doesn't sound so tough."

"Good, so now….."

"Hello is anyone home." Came a woman's voice from the front door.

"Oh my, auntie Nodoka." Kasumi said.

In a flash, Ranma and Genma jumped into the pond just as Nodoka walked into the living room. Botan and Koenma looked on in amusement. They already knew of Ranma's relationship with his mother since they had read his files.

"Why hello Mrs. Saotome. It's so nice to see you again!" Ranma said.

"It's nice to see you too Ranko."

Everyone else let out a sigh. They were use to this by now. Ranma and Genma climbed out of the pond to join the others in the living room. Nodoka noticed the visitors they had. Botan and Koenma decided it was time to go.

"Well we really should get going." Botan said. She got up with Koenma.

"We'll stay in touch." Koenma said to Nabiki and Ranma. "Please excuse us." He bowed to the Tendo's and Nodoka.

"Please come again." Kasumi said with her usual smile.

Botan and Koenma walked out. Once outside they looked back at the Tendo Dojo. They wondered when Nodoka would finally realize that Ranko was her son. They shook their heads. Botan summoned her oar. She and Koenma then flew back to Spirit World.

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Meanwhile, Kyle and Shampoo were finishing up the cleaning. They had set up two beds and two dressers for their guests. Kyle laid down on one of the beds. It wasn't that he was physically tired. More like mentally exhausted. The entire time they had been cleaning, he and Shampoo hadn't spoken. She must have a lot on her mind like he did. He was sure she was thinking about him and Yumi. Shampoo was sitting on the bed opposite Kyle. She was looking at him intently. There was something she needed to know.

"Airen?"

"Hm?" Kyle mumbled.

"Do you love Yumi?"

The question had caught him off guard. He quickly sat up and looked at her.

"What?" he asked. He hoped that, for once, his hearing had failed him.

Shampoo stood up and walked over to Kyle. She leaned over him. Their faces were nearly touching.

"Do you love Yumi?" She repeated. Her voice a little quieter.

Kyle knew what he wanted to say, but couldn't. Even after everything that had happened between them, he still couldn't completely hate her, but he did a good job of showing otherwise.

"I…."

He didn't get a chance to say anything else since the door flew open. Shampoo and Kyle directed their attention to Cologne, Kyo and Yumi, who were standing in the door way. Cologne looked at the scene before her. Her granddaughter was leaning over Kyle who was sitting on one of the beds. She smirked at them.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know we were interrupting anything."

Kyle and Shampoo blushed slightly. Shampoo straightened up and Kyle hopped off the bed.

"You didn't interrupt anything." Kyle said.

"Whatever you say Son-in-Law." Cologne said with a smile. "We just came to see if the room was ready."

"Yeah it is."

"Good."

Yumi and Kyo walked in and looked around. At least Kyo was. Yumi was watching Kyle as he talked with Cologne. Shampoo stood by his side. Inwardly she fumed. A few hundred years ago, that was her. She was the one that stood by his side, she was the one that received his smiles, she was the one he gave his love to. Now this girl had replaced her, just like that. Did their past mean nothing? Kyle felt Yumi's eyes lingering on him. He needed to get out to think about how he was going to handle the two women.

"I'll be back. I'm going to pay Ranma a visit."

"Don't stay out too late." Cologne said to him.

He nodded and walked out of the room. Shampoo was going to go after him, but Cologne stopped her.

"He has much on his mind. Give him time to think."

Shampoo understood and stayed put. Cologne turned to their guests.

"We'll leave you settle in. If you need anything I'll be down stairs. Shampoo and Kyle's room is right across from here and Mousse is next door. My room is next to Mousse's."

"Okay, thanks." Kyo answered.

Shampoo and Cologne walked out. Kyo looked at Yumi with worry. He knew the history between Yumi and Lin very well. He envied Lin so much. Even after all these years, Yumi still had feeling for him. Yet here he was with another women, as if Yumi didn't matter. It angered him so much because he couldn't get Yumi to forget about Lin. He couldn't do a damn thing.

"You still love him, don't you?" He asked barley above a whisper.

Yumi didn't say anything. Her silence was good enough for him.

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Kyle had arrived at the Tendo Dojo. He was about to knock on the door when it flew open. Next thing he knew Ranma, in his girl form, ran past him followed by Nabiki, Soun who was pulling Kasumi, Genma-panda who was carrying a women, and Akane. Ranma noticed Kyle standing by the door.

"Run!" she yelled.

"Why?" he asked and turned to look inside.

There was a giant green blob of something eating away at the furniture. Well, that answered his question. He stepped inside. The blob noticed him and roared. Kyle's fist glowed red. The blob attacked.

"Shot Gun!"

There was an explosion. The Tendos and Saotomes took cover behind the wall.

"It's okay to come in now." Kyle yelled at them.

They slowly peeked around the wall and walked back into the house. The living room, the entrance and parts of the kitchen were covered in green goo. So was Kyle for that matter of fact.

"What was that thing?" he asked as he tried to wipe off some of the goo in his hair.

"That was Akane's attempt at cooking." Ranma answered.

Akane glared at Ranma, but didn't do anything violent.

"Thank you for helping us. May I have your name?" the women asked him.

"Uh, sure. My name is Kyle Ookami." He said with a bow. "I don't believe we have met Mrs…"

"Saotome." She answered for him.

'So this is Ranma's mom. That explains why he's in his girl form.'

"It's a pleasure to meet you ma'am."

"So what are you doing here Ookami?" Nabiki asked.

"I came to talk to you and Ranko actually." Kyle remembered that was the name Ranma used in his girl form, but only when his mom was around.

"Well we'll leave you to talk." Nodoka said with a smile. "Lets clean this mess." She said to Akane and Kasumi. They nodded and went to work. Soun and Genma-panda went to play Shoji.

"So that's you mom huh?"

Ranma nodded. "That's her."

"I bet you'll be happy when you can finally meet her properly."

"Yeah, I can't wait until the cure is ready."

"You and me both. Anyway I just came to see if Koenma stopped by."

"He did." Nabiki said. "And I got hired."

"That's good to hear. I'll give you something to do once I get back from the camping trip."

"Sounds good to me." Nabiki said.

"Ranma, just to let you know, Yumi, Kyo, Risa, and Ray are going to be working with us."

"Your kidding me right?"

"Who?" Nabiki asked confused.

"You can read their files to learn more about them. Ranma can clue you in on anything else later. Anyway, no I'm not kidding. Risa and Ray are staying with Genkai while Yumi and Kyo are staying with me…."

Ranma looked at his friend with worry. "Are you okay about that?"

"I don't know…..after what happened I should hate her, but I can't."

Ranma looked at him seriously. "Don't make the same mistakes I made. Make sure you make them both understand where they stand in your eyes. Otherwise you gonna have two very pissed of girls and that ain't fun to deal with."

Kyle and Nabiki looked at Ranma in surprise.

"Wow that has got to be the best advice you have ever given." Nabiki said.

Ranma crossed his arms over his chest. "I ain't that bad at giving advice."

Nabiki rolled her eyes. Kyle chuckled. "Thanks, I needed that. I know I need to make Shampoo more comfortable with Yumi staying there. They've both been giving each other dirty looks. I really don't need them to fight."

"Well get back there and set her straight." Nabiki said. "I swear, you men are horrible at talking about your feelings."

"Look who's talking." Kyle and Ranma said.

Nabiki glared at them. "I'm actually trying to help for once. Think of this as a thanks for giving me a good paying job."

Kyle put up his hands in surrender. "Okay, okay, no need to bite my head off. Well, I better go."

"Good luck!" Ranma yelled after his friend.

After Kyle was gone Nabiki looked at Ranma.

"So, I'm guessing this Yumi is an ex-girlfriend."

Ranma sighed. "You have no idea. I'll explain later."

Nabiki nodded and they walled back into the gooey mess that was once their dinner.

AN: That's the end of this chapter. I hope you enjoyed it. I know not much action, but next time I'll make some room for it.

Kyle: Turkeys ready!

DT: Yay! Time to pig out.

Ukyo: Oh yeah!

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